Sonny Caulfield
The best musician I have ever played with died this morning. Not just any musician that I've played with...but the one who has deeply seeded intertwined responsibility for creating the majority of my true practical and functioning musicianship. If you've never heard of him...I encourage you to read his story http://www.sonnycaulfield.com/sonnybio.htm If you know him, then you know what an immense loss this is. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. The only thing I can offer is an example of what he did for me. I was 17 when I played my first gig with Sonny was at the Delta hotel in the restaurant - arguably Sonny's "home" since 1986. Dave Shephard, percussion professor at UPEI, recommended me as a replacement bassist for one gig. He said, wear a tux, bow-tie, bring your upright bass. I showed up early, setup beside the piano and then Sonny walked up...I can't remember what he said to me but I knew this guy was the real deal. My only quest